The History of Turkey Dinners on Thanksgiving

What does Turkey symbolize in Thanksgiving?

• A symbol of scarcity and loneliness

• A symbol of abundance, family, and togetherness

• A symbol of fear and danger

• A symbol of sadness and grief

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What is the tradition of serving turkey on Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate the arrival of English settlers in North America

• To commemorate the early 17th century

• To honor the history of Thanksgiving

• To follow a long-standing tradition

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Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What is Thanksgiving?

• A holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada

• A holiday celebrated in Europe

• A holiday celebrated in Asia

• A holiday celebrated in Africa

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What did Native Americans teach settlers that became a staple in their diet?

• Corn

• Wild turkeys

• Potatoes

• Pumpkins

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